Mrs. Minakhi Jena
Minakhi (Mina) Jena has more than 25 years of extensive experience developing and managing industry partnerships and global higher education collaborations. She has worked with corporate partners, government organizations, and international universities to build innovative academic pathways, strengthen workforce alignment, and expand experiential learning opportunities. Her collaborative approach has helped establish sustainable partnerships that benefit students, faculty, employers, and academic institutions.
In addition to her academic leadership, Mina has significant experience in higher education operations, enrollment management, faculty staffing, program implementation, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. She is skilled at aligning operational, and strategic priorities to improve institutional effectiveness and support organizational growth.
These combined experiences provide a strong foundation for new venture development. Mina understands how to identify emerging opportunities, build strategic partnerships, develop innovative programs, navigate organizational change, and translate ideas into sustainable initiatives. Her ability to bridge academia, industry, and global partnerships positions her to successfully lead new ventures that create value, foster innovation, and respond to evolving workforce and market needs.